Construction workers face dangers on the job every day. When others do not follow safety regulations, the risks of injury they create for people working at or passing near the construction site only increases.
At Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., we work tirelessly to advocate for construction accident victims. Our Suffolk County personal injury lawyers will handle your third-party claim or lawsuit from start to finish while you rest and recover from your injuries.
- You Can Seek a Variety of Damages for Your Losses
- How Our Legal Team Can Help
- Negligence Can Cause Construction Accidents
- What Types of Bodily Injuries Can Happen in Construction Site Accidents?
- Potentially Liable Parties in a Construction Accident Case
- Time Limits on Filing Construction Accident Claims
- Work With a Suffolk County Construction Accident Lawyer From Our Firm
You Can Seek a Variety of Damages for Your Losses
Construction accident injuries can cause a family great financial stress. You may be facing mounting medical bills and a loss of income from your time away from work. You may be able to recover compensation for the following types of damages:
- Current medical expenses, such as surgeries and hospitalizations
- Future medical expenses, such as physical therapy and in-home aid
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity if you cannot return to work or earn your pre-injury income
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Pain and suffering
- Diminished quality of life
We can build your case so you can rest and recover from your injuries.
Wrongful Death Damages
We understand that no amount of compensation can make up for the loss of a loved one. Your family deserves to grieve in peace and honor their memory. We can handle your wrongful death case so you can do so.
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How Our Legal Team Can Help
We afford each of our clients the attention they deserve. When we take on your case, we will guide you through the legal process every step of the way.
Our Suffolk County construction accident lawyers will do the following for clients:
- Keep you updated on your case
- Identify liable parties
- Communicate with all parties for you
- Gather evidence
- Determine a value for your case
- Fight tirelessly to win the best possible case result for you
What Sets Us Apart
Our client testimonials can give you an idea of what sets our firm apart from the rest:
- “I was extremely pleased with the legal representation provided by Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. I was badly injured in an accident where a careless driver crashed into the rear of my car…I would recommend them highly to anyone who has been injured in an accident.” – Larry
- “First off, great communication from the very first phone call. Stand-up lawyers. They included and kept me and my daughter updated on everything from paperwork to appointments. They treated us like Family…Me and my daughter are very pleased. Thank you for a great job.” – Francine
- “When I had my accident Roger and Eddie stepped up and took care of the problems…They made a bad time in my life as good as it could have been. Thanks, team.” – Andrew
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Negligence Can Cause Construction Accidents
Laborers working in and around construction sites can follow all the necessary precautions and yet still suffer injuries. When a third party, such as a subcontractor, acts negligently, accidents can happen.
When negligence occurs on a construction site, workers may suffer from one of the following accidents:
- Being struck by falling debris or building materials
- Being hit by a construction vehicle
- Falls from varying construction site platforms
- Accidents involving malfunctioning machinery
- Electrical shocks
- Exposure to toxic chemicals
- Defective equipment accidents
- Building, trench, or scaffolding collapses
- Explosions, fires, or toxic spills
If you are a construction worker that was injured on a job site, we will fight for appropriate compensation from a liable party.
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What Types of Bodily Injuries Can Happen in Construction Site Accidents?
A construction site is an extremely busy place full of people and with many moving parts in motion at the same time. Multiple safeguards, such as guard rails, safety harnesses, and eye and ear protection, can help reduce the risk of accidents. However, workers cannot predict when a third party’s negligence will occur.
The resulting injuries can be severe or life-threatening. In 2019, approximately 20% of worker fatalities occurred in or around construction sites or construction equipment, according to the most recent government statistics available from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Employees that work in and around construction zones and heavy-duty equipment can experience bodily injuries of many, such as:
- Eye and facial injuries
- Respiratory issues
- Burns
- Bone fractures or dislocations
- Cuts and lacerations
- Head, neck, or back injuries
- Brain or spinal cord trauma
- Muscle tears
- Limb or digit amputations
- Soft tissue injuries
- Upper extremity injuries to shoulders, elbows, wrists, and hands
- Lower extremity injuries to knees, ankles, and feet
- Fatalities
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Potentially Liable Parties in a Construction Accident Case
Many third parties interact with construction workers, and their actions could cause or contribute to an accident. Even the public, such as a distracted driver, can mistakenly enter a construction site and cause a safety issue. Potentially liable parties can include
- A subcontractor
- A passenger vehicle driver
- A manufacturer of a piece of heavy equipment
- The property owner
- The general contractor
- Another party or parties who either contributed to the happening of your accident or who may have legal liability for some other reason.
It can be difficult to determine who is responsible for your losses with so many people involved. Our lawyers will get to the bottom of what happened so you can pursue what you deserve.
Time Limits on Filing Construction Accident Claims
New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules § 214 dictates the time limit for filing a personal injury lawsuit. If you miss this deadline, you risk losing your rights to making any monetary recovery for your injuries. This would mean losing your last chance to hold a liable party responsible.
Keep in mind that a case takes time, as well. We will do everything in our power to streamline the process, but the sooner you start, the better. We will meet any relevant deadlines for your case to protect your right to appropriate compensation.
Work With a Suffolk County Construction Accident Lawyer From Our Firm
At Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., we aim for appropriate compensation. Our legal team will build your case so you can focus on your health.
For a free consultation, call us. The sooner you reach out to us, the sooner we can start building your case.
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